Hakone Tours

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  • The luxurious hot spring mountain town of Hakone is a steadfast pillar of Japan’s “Golden Route”. While many travelers to Japan visit, most never get to see the beauty of the nature, to learn the depth of the history, or hear the the stories that bring them to life.

    There are a few tours to choose from. You could book just a day trip, or book several tours back-to-back to make a longer itinerary. We are happy to customize your trip to fit your needs!

    Hakone and the surrounding mountains were Really Rural Japan’s main location/stomping ground before the coronavirus pandemic when we moved out more rural. With family still living in the area, it’s a part of us and a place we have a deep connection with.

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Hakone in One Day

  • Customize your very own one day tour of Hakone. The tour will include the Hakone Tozan Railway, Tozan Cable Car, Ropeway and a boat cruise of Lake Ashi. The other contents will be selected by you to fit your wants and needs. Choose from:

    • Owakudani Volcanic Valley

    • Hakone Checkpoint History Museum

    • Onshi Hakone Park

    • Hakone Shrine

    • Hiking the Tokaido ancient road

    • Amazake Chaya (an ancient tea house)

    • Yosegi Zaiku (traditional woodcraft)

    • Hot Springs (there are plenty to choose from)

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Mount Kintoki

  • ・Distance: 6km/4miles

    ・Uphill: 520m/1,710ft

    ・Mount Kintoki (1,212m) is widely considered to have one of the best views of Mount Fuji. This beautiful mountain is also home to the Japanese legend of Kintaro. It is a beautiful climb, with a delicious mountain top meal and an optional onsen to finish the day.

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Mount Oyama Pilgrimage

  • ・Distance: 8km/5miles

    ・Uphill: 940m/3,080ft

    ・This amazing mountain, steeped in history is a day trip from Tokyo. The ancient shrine on top of Mount Oyama is over 2,000 years old, and during the Edo period (1603-1867) it is said that every year one third of all Tokyoites took on the Mount Oyama pilgrimage. Expect a mysterious mountain, bountiful in nature, drenched in culture with amazing views of Mount Fuji and a stunning panorama over greater Tokyo.

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Tokaido Ancient Road

  • ・Distance: 10km/6miles

    ・Uphill: 270m/880ft

    ・During the Edo period (1603-1867) the Tokaido was the most important road in the country. The coastal road from Tokyo to Kyoto went through Hakone, where, next to Lake Ashi, was the biggest checkpoint in the land. Hike the ancient Tokaido road and learn about the amazing history of the Edo period. This hike is customizable to be short or long and include cultural experiences on the way.